haha guess you're right, however this content is pretty old at this point, but appreciate your input. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
Before you say you live in Thailand you should get an appropriate visa. The Thai authoriteis are trying to stop people like you. I've been living in Thailand 17 years and have to follow every immigration rule. There are no firm immigration laws in Thailand, visas and visa extensions are on the discretion of each immigrant officer, so don't mess with them.
Yep, the problem that I have with Thailand, is that they change the laws, but do not even follow their own laws, and they are always ambiguous and confusing, and immigration even mess them up. I had a 60 day MULTI ENTRY VISA, and the immigration officer stamped it as “expired” incorrectly…. And when I asked for clarification from another immigration official, they said “bad luck”……
I had a similar incident last week in Suvarnabhumi coming in from Korea (6 week stay there), they said too many stamps this year. but immigration made me book a ticket to my country of origin within the next month, then stamped me in visa exempt for 30 days. 4:10 you did have visa exempt stamps not visa on arrival.
Correct on the visa exemption and sorry to hear about your issues. Seems they can enforce however they are feeling at the moment. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
ahh could u answer me? as you said (you were in thailand 3 times already in a year and got denied entry at 4th arrival) , how long you were in thailand each time previously . full length of stay as 30 days given or less than that ? for sure there's no limitation for visa exempt when traveling by air. . but in your case, Immigration might consider you as a private interest person or illegal action in terms of work (without NON-B : work visa). and it depends on officer's consideration. even your intention is just for travelling. I know you might not be as mentioned above just wanted to travel in Thailand. Your home country or where you are now is better than Thailand. It was bad luck for you. if you have any question. i do not hesitate to answer you back. and sry for my bad english
Is KL your home country or the country you were coming in from? meaning if im Canadian then travel to Cambodia, and get refused entry back in Thailand I will be sent to cambodia ? or all the way back to canada?
At the time, I wasn't aware of other visa options. Was working remotely and traveling and lot, but mostly based there. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
Thanks..yes I did learn..I am moving to the Philippines in a couple of months.. when I got my passport here in USA I did get extra pages Because I heard of this happening before..I am looking for your video of your return now..live and learn or watch utube about traveling and save some future headaches. Thanks.. When I visit Thailand beer is on me!!
How many visa examption are allowed per year? ..last time I came to Thailand thy granted me entry but warn me to get visa next time. It was my second entry durin one year
There are no official numbers listed anywhere; its really up to the immigration official on that particular day and how he/she is feeling. I have been told by expats that 4 visa entrance exemptions per year is about the "unofficial mark", but if there are hard line rules, they have never been posted or announced by Thai Immigration.
The same is happening to me right now. I've been locked into a departure gate lounge with 13 other people for 3 days now waiting for a flight to London. We can't leave as there's armed police sitting at the entrance. Lights are on 24/7 and aircon is absolutely freezing during the day and night. Impossible to get any sleep. No bedding or showers, but we have water and a toilet. Have to pay for our own food of we have cash. Not allowed to goto ATM to withdraw anymore though. Luckily I had 400thb with me from my trip here two years ago and a lovely couple gave me some food too. Can't wait to get out of here.
They were angry I arrived on the free 30 day exemption visa and complained I had too many old tourist visas in my passport. Said visa runs are illegal, even though I've never overstayed my visa date and always applied through the Thai embassy. If it's illegal to have more then one visa per year, why do they take my money and give me another one.
I know it’s just b*****t. Because at the moment in Thailand it is getting worse and there has been a lot of corruption and their government system never improves.
You were deported, and this is a standard procedure for all deportees. You were in a detention room, not in "jail", again this is a standard procedure and there is nothing to complain about.
Hahaha, not deported, denied entry, big difference. Also, of course there is something to complain about..I didn't get in:) Thanks for the comment and watching!
"Nothing to complain about" UNTIL it happens to you or a member of your family, Human rights are a universal principle, not a matter of local preference. The idea of "their country, their rules" is BULLSHIT.
Hi! i'm a Latino-American who is also a traveller & travelled almost around the world for several years now. I think it would be much better for you to relocate & move to the neighboring country-the Philippines. It's more fun in the Philippines lol...go to the Philippines. People are very accomodating, welcoming and friendly. Besides, you will not experience language barrier in the Philippines since they speak very good English there-a lot more better than Thailand☺️
Why move to the Philippine is better than Thailand in term of quality of life? Now mostly Thai people can speak English well and not a problem. By the way you are Filipino no need to claim as American or Latino
@@ladacc4458 , i’m sorry but that is the reality. I spent a year in Thailand and that’s what i’ve noticed particularly in the countryside. Malaysia is also good than Thailand as Malaysian’s can speak good English too. But i heard Philippines was colonized by Americans for 50 yrs and English is part of their school curriculum-from nursery to college English is their method of instruction. Even in the streets, restaurants, every thing in there read’s in English. That’s why they said Philippines is the 4th largest English speaking country in the whole world. My country Puerto Rico is way way behind those countries like U.K, USA, India & Philippines when it comes to speaking in English. We are travel bloggers who travelled around the world already and we really want to go back to the Philippines if not only for this pandemic. We are actually planning to stay there for good, like lots of foreign blogger who were able to buy their properties there. It’s really a good place to retire there. We love Philippines and Malaysia period🤪😩🇵🇷🇺🇸
@@cordapio7478 Yes Philippines and Malaysia used to be colonized by western countries. But I would love to share some information such as life in those country as I also been there before if compare PH and MY I think My is better a lot that PH because there are good in transportation and clean. People not too crowded but as they are Muslim country so you can not do something in MY. Alcohol beverage are high price and law quite strict. On the other hand in PH is more freedom but less of security in the city even in the center of city has a lot of crimes and poverty of life you can see slums around the city and of cause transportation in Manila is terrible. What is more fun in the PH. I am surprise that Puerto Rican like you know PH campaign very well and I believe you can speak Spanish well right?. 🤣🤣
They do spell this out on their website. Seems like it's not often enforced, but with recent instances of badly behaved Farangs you were made an example. Good advertising for a retirement visa or an elite visa i guess...
Agreed, there is no set "limit" to entry, just the officer's personal enforcement and his their whims...thanks for watching and feel free to enjoy more of our content.
@@EastboundandUp Hahaha? What's so funny? You say, "I was flying back to Thailand, Phuket, where I live." If you want to *live* somewhere you need an appropriate visa. The visa exemption rule was brought in simply to allow tourists to visit Thailand for a few weeks with the minimum of hassle, but it has been badly abused. In the past thousands of foreigners lived in Thailand permanently by making a trip to the nearest border every 30 days. Minivan drivers doing so-called 'visa runs' made a good living. Technically, it wasn't illegal, but it exploited a loophole. Thai immigration was right to close the loophole so I don't really see what the problem is. If you want to live in Thailand go through the proper channel to get a visa like the rest of us.
@@PhilUKNet you're correct, but those full time tourists on tourist visas provide for the backbone of the economy in Thailand. They are needed more now than ever
Haha I guess you could call it 3rd world...7th best health care in world, some of the most beautiful beaches, islands and food in the world, amazing people, gorgeous women, friendly people, oh and its cheap too!
many more countries are worse, and this country, outside of the immigration officials, is pretty lenient on foreigners...Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!.
Yes, there are plenty of other places to visit, yet the Land of Smiles has a lot of attraction for both myself and many others. It's well worth a visit! Thanks and enjoy!
@@EastboundandUp Is KL your home country or the country you were coming in from? meaning if im Canadian then travel to Cambodia, and get refused entry back in Thailand I will be sent to cambodia ? or all the way back to canada?
@@EastboundandUp thanks! I think the 1 year cambodia visa and doing the run until im kicked seems like a plan until i figure out a better visa situation
The facts are real, they happened to me haha, and they is no written laws about how many times you can enter the country with 'visa on arrival', :) thanks for watching and happy holidays!
@@EastboundandUp As a normal person (not Thai wife or passport) you can only entry in to Thailand "Visa on arrival" two times in a year not more. Before, about 2 years ago it was three times in a year. Also you can apply normal 90 days tourist Visa only 2 times in one year. Those are at least facts what you should know tho.
@@simoistrouble9994 Thanks, I'd love to see these facts written down somewhere, as nowhere on the Thai Immigration site does there ever list a limit. thanks
@@user-do1bk3mb9t there is been so much corruption in Thailand on how their government never improves. Also there needs to be a clear rule for people to understand otherwise it’s ridiculous if they treat people unfairly without explanation what the proper way for the conditions of the visa.
How can you call Thailand ‘home’ when you don’t have a long-term visa? You don’t even seem to know the difference between VOA and visa exempt.
Simp
haha guess you're right, however this content is pretty old at this point, but appreciate your input. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
Before you say you live in Thailand you should get an appropriate visa. The Thai authoriteis are trying to stop people like you. I've been living in Thailand 17 years and have to follow every immigration rule. There are no firm immigration laws in Thailand, visas and visa extensions are on the discretion of each immigrant officer, so don't mess with them.
plamth
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NO SYMPATHY AT ALL................ YOUR OWN FAULT - U R LUCKY DID NOT GO TO THE IDC
Slmp
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Yep, the problem that I have with Thailand, is that they change the laws, but do not even follow their own laws, and they are always ambiguous and confusing, and immigration even mess them up. I had a 60 day MULTI ENTRY VISA, and the immigration officer stamped it as “expired” incorrectly…. And when I asked for clarification from another immigration official, they said “bad luck”……
That jail looked pretty chill though.
Could def have Ben worse! More like windowless detention room
I had a similar incident last week in Suvarnabhumi coming in from Korea (6 week stay there), they said too many stamps this year. but immigration made me book a ticket to my country of origin within the next month, then stamped me in visa exempt for 30 days. 4:10 you did have visa exempt stamps not visa on arrival.
Correct on the visa exemption and sorry to hear about your issues. Seems they can enforce however they are feeling at the moment. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
ahh could u answer me?
as you said (you were in thailand 3 times already in a year and got denied entry at 4th arrival) , how long you were in thailand each time previously . full length of stay as 30 days given or less than that ?
for sure there's no limitation for visa exempt when traveling by air.
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but in your case, Immigration might consider you as a private interest person or illegal action in terms of work (without NON-B : work visa).
and it depends on officer's consideration. even your intention is just for travelling.
I know you might not be as mentioned above just wanted to travel in Thailand. Your home country or where you are now is better than Thailand.
It was bad luck for you.
if you have any question. i do not hesitate to answer you back. and sry for my bad english
Good luck on your travels!
That’s crazy! I never knew that could happen!
Yes and it did!
Is KL your home country or the country you were coming in from? meaning if im Canadian then travel to Cambodia, and get refused entry back in Thailand I will be sent to cambodia ? or all the way back to canada?
You'll be sent back to where your flight came from
Excellent look forward to some more videos
Thanks there are plenty more out here:)
Why use a tourist visa if you live there? You’re best option?
At the time, I wasn't aware of other visa options. Was working remotely and traveling and lot, but mostly based there. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
Thanks..yes I did learn..I am moving to the Philippines in a couple of months.. when I got my passport here in USA I did get extra pages Because I heard of this happening before..I am looking for your video of your return now..live and learn or watch utube about traveling and save some future headaches. Thanks..
When I visit Thailand beer is on me!!
Thanks and good luck in the Philippines! Its a wonderful country with wonderful people
Thanks for the info. ..i was in HCMC as an expat teacher for 11 yrs. and the immigration rules changed weekly ...LOL.
Yes they do
How many visa examption are allowed per year? ..last time I came to Thailand thy granted me entry but warn me to get visa next time. It was my second entry durin one year
There are no official numbers listed anywhere; its really up to the immigration official on that particular day and how he/she is feeling. I have been told by expats that 4 visa entrance exemptions per year is about the "unofficial mark", but if there are hard line rules, they have never been posted or announced by Thai Immigration.
Get a proper visa if you want to be based in Thailand. Don't be stupid like many of the rest and try and float your way on a TV.
This is a very interesting video and situation .
Interesting wasn't what I felt at the time:)
It's a terrible feeling when you are hold up by the immigration athoryty you feel so damn broken deep inside.
Its something about re-entry from Malaysia, Ive heard too many stories of people being turned around from Malaysia
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Did you have a return ticket and 10,000 baht ?
Yes of course, it's required for entry but not always checked
Overstayed in Thailand what can i do
pay the 500 baht every day that you are over stayed! Have to report to immigration, fill out paperwork and pay the money with a smile:). Good luck!
The same is happening to me right now. I've been locked into a departure gate lounge with 13 other people for 3 days now waiting for a flight to London.
We can't leave as there's armed police sitting at the entrance. Lights are on 24/7 and aircon is absolutely freezing during the day and night. Impossible to get any sleep. No bedding or showers, but we have water and a toilet. Have to pay for our own food of we have cash. Not allowed to goto ATM to withdraw anymore though. Luckily I had 400thb with me from my trip here two years ago and a lovely couple gave me some food too. Can't wait to get out of here.
Damn! How'd that happen? Yes, it was freezing for me too, had to buy my own food also, but believe the shower worked for me...good luck and be safe!
They were angry I arrived on the free 30 day exemption visa and complained I had too many old tourist visas in my passport. Said visa runs are illegal, even though I've never overstayed my visa date and always applied through the Thai embassy. If it's illegal to have more then one visa per year, why do they take my money and give me another one.
@@ViperShortz same same here, there is no rule, they just do as they please sometimes and it sucks! Hope all is well with you now and stay safe:)
@@EastboundandUphi when you seat IDC Bangkok for food pay 500 per time? Use phone 1 hours 2000?
@@ViperShortzwell the worst part about Thailand that there has so much corruption and their government system never improves.
That's the Land of Smiles for you. Policies change with the weather and on a whim. On another day you may have gone right through.
I know it’s just b*****t. Because at the moment in Thailand it is getting worse and there has been a lot of corruption and their government system never improves.
That they do. Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
How many entries?
I think I was on my 4th that year....Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!
Bro get METV 6 months visa from Thai embassy in Los Angeles
Yes, this video is quite old at this point, but thanks!
Hahaha! Sounds like a good lesson learned! Also reminds me to run at all cost if ever being sent to REAL JAIL.... 😂
No no, don't run, you'll probably get into more trouble, and besides where can you run in an airport, back to the plane and hide:) Miss you brother!
Exact same thing happened to me. Except I got a flight out a few hours later.
Yes it's all a matter or airline companies' departure times. Same airline didn't have one for till next day. Thanks for watching!
I am not going to live where I am not wanted.
Do they fly you out to your home country of your passport or to the country that you arrived from?
Should have taken a 2 week vaykay in the Philippines.
I wish I had the time. Ill be back! Thanks for watching.
You were deported, and this is a standard procedure for all deportees. You were in a detention room, not in "jail", again this is a standard procedure and there is nothing to complain about.
Hahaha, not deported, denied entry, big difference. Also, of course there is something to complain about..I didn't get in:) Thanks for the comment and watching!
"Nothing to complain about" UNTIL it happens to you or a member of your family, Human rights are a universal principle, not a matter of local preference. The idea of "their country, their rules" is BULLSHIT.
@@EastboundandUp I could be wrong but didn't you say at the start of the video " I have been deported "?
@@davyjones3240 tomato, tomato; deported, denied...😄
@@fazbellwell there’s been a lot of corruption going in Thailand and their government system never improves.
Hi! i'm a Latino-American who is also a traveller & travelled almost around the world for several years now. I think it would be much better for you to relocate & move to the neighboring country-the Philippines. It's more fun in the Philippines lol...go to the Philippines. People are very accomodating, welcoming and friendly. Besides, you will not experience language barrier in the Philippines since they speak very good English there-a lot more better than Thailand☺️
Yes, I'm aware and very well may make that move. Thanks for watching!
Why move to the Philippine is better than Thailand in term of quality of life? Now mostly Thai people can speak English well and not a problem. By the way you are Filipino no need to claim as American or Latino
@@ladacc4458 , i’m sorry but that is the reality. I spent a year in Thailand and that’s what i’ve noticed particularly in the countryside. Malaysia is also good than Thailand as Malaysian’s can speak good English too. But i heard Philippines was colonized by Americans for 50 yrs and English is part of their school curriculum-from nursery to college English is their method of instruction. Even in the streets, restaurants, every thing in there read’s in English. That’s why they said Philippines is the 4th largest English speaking country in the whole world. My country Puerto Rico is way way behind those countries like U.K, USA, India & Philippines when it comes to speaking in English. We are travel bloggers who travelled around the world already and we really want to go back to the Philippines if not only for this pandemic. We are actually planning to stay there for good, like lots of foreign blogger who were able to buy their properties there. It’s really a good place to retire there. We love Philippines and Malaysia period🤪😩🇵🇷🇺🇸
@@cordapio7478 Yes Philippines and Malaysia used to be colonized by western countries. But I would love to share some information such as life in those country as I also been there before if compare PH and MY I think My is better a lot that PH because there are good in transportation and clean. People not too crowded but as they are Muslim country so you can not do something in MY. Alcohol beverage are high price and law quite strict. On the other hand in PH is more freedom but less of security in the city even in the center of city has a lot of crimes and poverty of life you can see slums around the city and of cause transportation in Manila is terrible. What is more fun in the PH. I am surprise that Puerto Rican like you know PH campaign very well and I believe you can speak Spanish well right?. 🤣🤣
Good people philpines women good heart welcome foriner friendly
I feel for you bro but you are a guest just go with the flow don’t let it get to you
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I am in Imigration Detention Centre Bangkok Thailand in 2011..about 4 month.
Man that sucks! Sorry to hear and glad you are out!
I am in room7 6mont
you had a freaking sofa and bed, didn't the TV and playstation work in your 'cell' to pass some time?
haha, it did not! I wish there was something to do, but alas....thanks for watching!
They do spell this out on their website. Seems like it's not often enforced, but with recent instances of badly behaved Farangs you were made an example. Good advertising for a retirement visa or an elite visa i guess...
Agreed, there is no set "limit" to entry, just the officer's personal enforcement and his their whims...thanks for watching and feel free to enjoy more of our content.
Jail, that's not jail, I have stayed in hotels worse than that.😅
Dude, me too! But when you can't leave, it's def jail...
i done 2days in phuket and then 3days in the bangkok IDC for 0.4grams of grass...i can write a book with what i saw👀
Well, drugs are bad mkay...thanks for watching and commenting!
Bro you in detiction room
Visa Solutions Non O, and Ed. Visas, extensions and 90 day Reports.
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Not Visa on Arrival, it was Visa Exempt entry. Not uncommon for refusal and detention for those that are to lazy to get a proper visa.
Hahaha
@@EastboundandUp Hahaha? What's so funny? You say, "I was flying back to Thailand, Phuket, where I live." If you want to *live* somewhere you need an appropriate visa. The visa exemption rule was brought in simply to allow tourists to visit Thailand for a few weeks with the minimum of hassle, but it has been badly abused. In the past thousands of foreigners lived in Thailand permanently by making a trip to the nearest border every 30 days. Minivan drivers doing so-called 'visa runs' made a good living. Technically, it wasn't illegal, but it exploited a loophole. Thai immigration was right to close the loophole so I don't really see what the problem is. If you want to live in Thailand go through the proper channel to get a visa like the rest of us.
@@PhilUKNet you're correct, but those full time tourists on tourist visas provide for the backbone of the economy in Thailand. They are needed more now than ever
Why would you get a visa if you are exempt?
Wah!
Wah what?? haha thanks for watching:)
Reminds me of lead in the ancient Roman aquifers. Had quite an effect on logic. Connect the dots.
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ENZA DENINO
It is too many.
I guess so...?
Haha. Somehow this just came up in my feed
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@@EastboundandUp This is Simon. You know me.
Don't go to these third world countries..sorted.
Haha I guess you could call it 3rd world...7th best health care in world, some of the most beautiful beaches, islands and food in the world, amazing people, gorgeous women, friendly people, oh and its cheap too!
@@EastboundandUp Honest and fair legal system, excellent prison conditions..
@@alibobsmarland9572 hahaha correct
@@EastboundandUp 😃
Third world ??? Get outta your cave !!!
Are you a tourist?😊
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I'm wondering why i have no issues on entering some countries 😂
haha not sure!
a good reason not to go to Thailand
many more countries are worse, and this country, outside of the immigration officials, is pretty lenient on foreigners...Thanks for watching, engaging and feel free to enjoy more of our content!.
Visit a free country.
Yes, there are plenty of other places to visit, yet the Land of Smiles has a lot of attraction for both myself and many others. It's well worth a visit! Thanks and enjoy!
U makee no sense to say thailand is your home and don't have a visa for thailand
Haha guess you're right, but that video.is 4 years old now...thanks for watching!
Lol this guy thought thailand was a democracy or what ???
haha not quite! The video was just about the inconsistency of their visa exception policy!
Well there has been so much how their government system never improves.
You damn hippy 😂😂❤
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bro
bro
24 hrs.
Are you fir real.
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What a heap of inaccurate garbage
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Я робота хочу я грождонин Узбекстон
ха-ха, я теж хочу роботу!
Old News...its the migration law
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24hrs lucky bugger. I had to do 1 month 😆
Just had to wait for the next flight back to KL, as they denied my entry on arrival visa
@@EastboundandUp Is KL your home country or the country you were coming in from? meaning if im Canadian then travel to Cambodia, and get refused entry back in Thailand I will be sent to cambodia ? or all the way back to canada?
@@passportmarc you'll be sent back to where you flew from...hence why I went to KL
@@EastboundandUp thanks! I think the 1 year cambodia visa and doing the run until im kicked seems like a plan until i figure out a better visa situation
@@passportmarc 😄 perfect!
Man, read the Thai law before you start troll your story. Also you came out with alot some wrong facts... 👎🏼
The facts are real, they happened to me haha, and they is no written laws about how many times you can enter the country with 'visa on arrival', :) thanks for watching and happy holidays!
@@EastboundandUp As a normal person (not Thai wife or passport) you can only entry in to Thailand "Visa on arrival" two times in a year not more. Before, about 2 years ago it was three times in a year. Also you can apply normal 90 days tourist Visa only 2 times in one year. Those are at least facts what you should know tho.
@@simoistrouble9994 Thanks, I'd love to see these facts written down somewhere, as nowhere on the Thai Immigration site does there ever list a limit. thanks
@@simoistrouble9994 Only 2 Times via Land Crossing. Air Travel has NO LIMIT. Its up to the Officer at Passport Control should he question you.
@@user-do1bk3mb9t there is been so much corruption in Thailand on how their government never improves. Also there needs to be a clear rule for people to understand otherwise it’s ridiculous if they treat people unfairly without explanation what the proper way for the conditions of the visa.